Cost of living in Israel compared to Guyana
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Israel is 43% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Israel | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 69 ₪ (4,010 G$) | 1,392 G$ | + 188% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53 ₪ (3,100 G$) | 1,545 G$ | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ₪ (1,234 G$) | 600 G$ | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ₪ (360 G$) | 483 G$ | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ₪ (844 G$) | 600 G$ | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ₪ (388 G$) | 398 G$ | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ₪ (1,648 G$) | 1,234 G$ | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 ₪ (689 G$) | 1,278 G$ | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.93 ₪ (288 G$) | 253 G$ | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 ₪ (560 G$) | 360 G$ | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 ₪ (2,857 G$) | 6,845 G$ | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 ₪ (676 G$) | 508 G$ | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 ₪ (465 G$) | 278 G$ | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Israel is 86% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Israel | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,468 ₪ (552,453 G$) | 243,593 G$ | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,889 ₪ (401,965 G$) | 139,558 G$ | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,064 ₪ (62,063 G$) | 13,892 G$ | + 347% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,615 ₪ (327,644 G$) | 155,155 G$ | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,195 ₪ (244,754 G$) | 113,824 G$ | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 425 ₪ (24,789 G$) | 9,001 G$ | + 175% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 94 ₪ (5,504 G$) | 8,190 G$ | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,791 ₪ (104,534 G$) | 63,508 G$ | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 407 ₪ (23,764 G$) | 23,444 G$ | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23 ₪ (1,342 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 60 ₪ (3,493 G$) | 593 G$ | + 489% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Israel is 56% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Israel | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 359 ₪ (20,939 G$) | 9,487 G$ | + 121% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 207 ₪ (12,085 G$) | 9,388 G$ | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 434 ₪ (25,320 G$) | 15,578 G$ | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 507 ₪ (29,584 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 131% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Israel is 58% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Israel | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,281 ₪ (8,185,401 G$) | 3,000,000 G$ | + 173% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (425 G$) | 218 G$ | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227 ₪ (13,260 G$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Israel is 15% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Israel | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 ₪ (1,115 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 ₪ (1,660 G$) | 600 G$ | + 177% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 332 ₪ (19,400 G$) | 4,212 G$ | + 361% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 ₪ (1,095 G$) | 1,600 G$ | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ₪ (1,143 G$) | 1,117 G$ | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ₪ (807 G$) | 1,476 G$ | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 ₪ (360 G$) | 828 G$ | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 ₪ (901 G$) | 480 G$ | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 ₪ (3,154 G$) | 2,279 G$ | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 116% | |||
| Entertainment in Israel is 116% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Israel | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 168 ₪ (9,793 G$) | 5,000 G$ | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 ₪ (5,116 G$) | 2,793 G$ | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 ₪ (17,514 G$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 296 ₪ (17,290 G$) | 11,404 G$ | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54 ₪ (3,135 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 ₪ (874 G$) | 709 G$ | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 ₪ (1,819 G$) | 360 G$ | + 405% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,949 ₪ (172,046 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 1047% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.13 ₪ (8 G$) | 10 G$ | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 268 ₪ (15,637 G$) | 5,781 G$ | + 171% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 ₪ (2,001 G$) | 1,000 G$ | + 100% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 922 prices entered by 104 different people.
Cost of living in Israel is 67% more expensive than in Guyana
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